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Portescap (West Chester, PA) introduced the 16DCP Athlonix™ high-power-density brush DC mini motors. Available in a 16-mm diameter, the 16DCP motors feature a coreless design with an optimized self-supporting coil and magnetic circuit. The motors are available in two variations — precious metal commutation and graphite commutation — both featuring an Alnico magnet inside. The motors feature a constant force spring design for carbon brush, and an REE (Restriction of Electro Erosion) coil is an available option. With maximum continuous torque up to 2.63 mNm, the motors are suited for medical and industrial pumps, gas analyzers, security and access, and power tools. They are available with encoders and gearheads of various sizes and ratios.

maxon motor (Fall River, MA) offers the EPOS4 controller module with detachable pin headers and two different power ratings. With a connector board, the modules can be combined into a ready-to-install solution. The position controllers are suitable for control of brushed DC motors and brushless BLDC motors (EC motors) with Hall sensors and encoders up to 750W continuous power and 1500W peak power. The CANopen positioning motor controllers are available with Ethernet-based interfaces such as EtherCAT, or absolute rotary encoders. Features include Field Oriented Control (FOC) with multiple analog and digital I/O, along with various command options. Start-up and parameterization are performed with the EPOS Studio intuitive graphical user interface and user-friendly, menu-controlled wizards.

Orion Fans (Dallas, TX) offers the OA11/22 fan speed control unit that provides precise airflow control. The field-adjustable, dual-channel phase control unit allows the user to control fan speed for single or multiple fan assemblies. The control units are designed for use with any AC fan or fan tray. The 120/220 VAC speed control unit allows users to specify and control fan noise, speed, and air delivery according to specific application requirements. Four user-adjustable speeds (off, low, medium, and high) allow for maximum control and flexibility with minimum setup time. The unit is designed with fan trays and equipment racks in mind, where noise versus airflow needs to be controlled according to immediate needs.

The Series 6PF positioning feedback cylinder from Camozzi Pneumatics (McKinney, TX) is equipped with a potentiometric transducer of a linear position integrated inside the rod. This type of cylinder, when used with the LRXA4 proportional servo valve, makes it possible along the entire stroke to constantly control the position of the rod. The pistons are equipped with specific seals for increased accuracy, and a permanent magnet in order to use external end-stroke sensors. The cylinder is suited for use in tensioning cylinders, positioning cylinders, and filling/cutting/measuring systems. Features include bores from 50 to 125 mm, standard strokes from 50 to 500 mm (50-mm intervals), ISO 15552 compliance, protection class IP67, and assembly with standard ISO accessories.

Nidec Motor Corp. (St. Louis, MO) launched NMC’s ACCU-Series™ family of variable-speed products. Users can match a U.S. MOTORS® brand inverter duty motor with an NMC drive or panel, or purchase integrated motors and controls. The products are designed to be used together as a system. The family includes variable frequency drive pump panels for agricultural irrigation, 3-10HP electronically commutated (EC) motors with an IE4 rating integrated with tuned VFDs, individual AD700 and AD1000 drives, and the Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) motor.

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